Equals (film)

Equals

Teaser poster
Directed by Drake Doremus
Produced by
Screenplay by Nathan Parker
Story by Drake Doremus
Starring
Music by
Cinematography John Guleserian
Edited by Jonathan Alberts
Production
company
Distributed by A24
Release dates
  • September 5, 2015 (2015-09-05) (Venice)
  • July 15, 2016 (2016-07-15) (United States)
Running time
 101 minutes
Country United States
Language English

Equals is a 2015 American science fiction romantic drama film, written by Nathan Parker and directed by Drake Doremus.[1][2][3] It stars Nicholas Hoult, Kristen Stewart, Guy Pearce, and Jacki Weaver.

The film had its world premiere in the international competition section at the 72nd Venice International Film Festival.[4][5] The film had its North American premiere in the Special Presentations programme at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival.[6][7] The film is scheduled to be released on May 26, 2016, through DirecTV Cinema prior to opening in a limited release on July 15, 2016, by A24.[8]

Plot

In a futuristic utopian society, human emotions have been eradicated and everyone lives in peace but when a new disease surfaces, everything changes for illustrator Silas (Hoult). He becomes an outcast once infected and is drawn to his writer co-worker Nia (Stewart), who is also infected but hiding her condition. In order to survive, they have to escape together.

Cast

Production

In October 2013, it was revealed that Drake Doremus would be directing the film, with Kristen Stewart and Nicholas Hoult starring.[9] In June 2014, Guy Pearce joined the film, also announcing the screenplay of the film was written by Nathan Parker, with Ridley Scott, Michael Schaefer, Ann Ruark, and Jay Stern producing, while Chip Diggins will produce under Route One, while Mike Pruss, Lee Jea Woo, Choi Pyung Ho and Russell Levine will executive produce.[10] In July 2014, Kate Lyn Sheil, Aurora Perrineau, and Jacki Weaver, joined the cast of the film.[11][12][13]

Filming

Doremus, Stewart, Hoult, and producer Michael Pruss attended a press conference in Tokyo on August 2, 2014 to announce the start of the film.[14] Principal photography began on August 4, 2014 in Japan and continued until August 28, after which production moved to Singapore for another three weeks.[15] Filming wrapped in Singapore on September 26, 2014.[16]

Release

In September 2014, the first image from the film was released.[17] "Equals" was sold by Mister Smith Entertainment to over 35 territories for distribution at Marché du Film during the Cannes Film Festival.[18] On July 29, 2015, it was announced that "Equals" was selected to compete for the Golden Lion at the 72nd Venice International Film Festival and had its world premiere on September 5.[19] On August 18, 2015, it was announced the film was selected to have its North American premiere at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival.[7] On October 16, 2015, it was announced A24 Films alongside DirecTV Cinema had acquired the distribution rights of the film.[20] The film will be released on DirecTV Cinema on May 26, 2016, before opening in a limited release on July 15, 2016.[8]

Reception

The film received mixed reviews from critics, but the performances of the cast were praised. Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes currently gives the film a score of 44% based on 18 reviews with an average score of 5.3/10.[21]

Peter Debruge of Variety giving the film a positive review said "Kristen Stewart and Nicholas Hoult play citizens living in an emotion-free future who struggle to understand the attraction they feel for one another in this stylish, if simplistic sci-fi romance."[22] While, Indiewire gave the film a C- and called that "the real wonder and marvel and breathless mystery of "Equals" may be that something so dazzlingly white can be so very dull."[23]

References

  1. ↑ Tartaglione, Nancy (June 12, 2014). "Guy Pearce Joins Futuristic Love Story ‘Equals’ With Kristen Stewart, Nicholas Hoult". Deadline.com. Retrieved August 3, 2014.
  2. ↑ Kemp, Stuart (June 12, 2014). "Guy Pearce Joins 'Equals' Opposite Kristen Stewart and Nicholas Hoult". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 3, 2014.
  3. ↑ McNary, Dave (June 12, 2014). "Guy Pearce Joins Kristen Stewart and Nicholas Hoult in ‘Equals’". Variety. Retrieved August 3, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Venice Film Festival: Lido Lineup Builds Awards Season Buzz – Full List". Deadline. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
  5. ↑ "Venice Fest Reveals Robust Lineup Featuring Hollywood Stars and International Auteurs". Variety. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
  6. ↑ http://tiff.net/festivals/festival15/specialpresentations/equals
  7. 1 2 Erbland, Kate (August 18, 2015). "Toronto International Film Festival Adds New Galas and Special Presentations, Including 'Mr. Right,' 'I Saw the Light,' 'Our Brand is Crisis' and 'Equals'". Indiewire. Retrieved January 22, 2016.
  8. 1 2 Dershowitz, Jessica (April 18, 2016). "Equals trailer: Kristen Stewart and Nicholas Hoult found love in a dystopian place". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved April 18, 2016.
  9. ↑ Fleming Jr, Mike (October 24, 2013). "Drake Doremus Eyes Kristen Stewart And Nicholas Hoult For Next Pic ‘Equals’". Deadline.com. Retrieved April 18, 2016.
  10. ↑ Tartaglione, Nancy (June 12, 2014). "Guy Pearce Joins Futuristic Love Story ‘Equals’ With Kristen Stewart, Nicholas Hoult". Deadline. Retrieved January 11, 2015.
  11. ↑ Yamato, Jen (July 8, 2014). "Kate Lyn Sheil Joins Kristen Stewart, Nicholas Hoult In ‘Equals’". Deadline. Retrieved January 11, 2015.
  12. ↑ Yamato, Jen (July 9, 2014). "‘Jem’ Star Joins ‘Equals’; Comedy ‘This Is Happening’ Sets Cloris Leachman & More". Deadline.com. Retrieved April 18, 2016.
  13. ↑ Tartaglione, Nancy (July 16, 2014). "Drake Doremus’ Futuristic Love Story ‘Equals’ Sweet On Jacki Weaver". Deadline. Retrieved January 11, 2015.
  14. ↑ Schilling, Mark (August 2, 2014). "Kristen Stewart, Nicholas Hoult Talk Up Real Feelings at ‘Equals’ Press Launch". Variety. Retrieved January 11, 2015.
  15. ↑ "Kristen Stewart, Nicholas Hoult Talk Up Real Feelings at ‘Equals’ Press Launch". Retrieved August 3, 2014.
  16. ↑ Doremus, Drake (September 26, 2014). "Thank you Japan and Singapore for opening your hearts to us! Can't wait for you to see the film next year:) #Equals". Twitter.com. Retrieved February 11, 2016.
  17. ↑ Staff, THR (September 26, 2014). "'Equals': Kristen Stewart and Nicholas Hoult Conspire in First Look at Sci-Fi Film". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 11, 2015.
  18. ↑ Kemp, Stuart (June 12, 2014). "Guy Pearce Joins 'Equals' Opposite Kristen Stewart and Nicholas Hoult". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 11, 2015.
  19. ↑ http://www.labiennale.org/en/cinema/72nd-festival/line-up/off-sel/venezia72/
  20. ↑ Setoodeh, Ramin (October 16, 2015). "A24, DirecTV Acquire ‘Equals’ With Kristen Stewart (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved January 22, 2016.
  21. ↑ "Equals - film". Retrieved 17 November 2015.
  22. ↑ Debruge, Peter (September 4, 2015). "Venice Film Review: ‘Equals’". Variety. Retrieved January 22, 2016.
  23. ↑ Kiang, Jessica (September 4, 2015). "Venice Review: Drake Doremus' 'Equals' With Kristen Stewart, Nicholas Hoult, Guy Pearce & Jacki Weaver". Indiewire. Retrieved January 22, 2016.

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